Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Order creation & management 

Enable Purchase Orders (POs) per agreed-upon commercial and business terms and conditions complying with applicable laws and company policiesProcess inventory Purchasing requisitions through planning systemsProcess non-inventory requisitions through Procurement requisition systemsExecute per demand signal changes for inventory replenishment and customer purchase requisitionsEngage with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery, and terms on purchases (collaborating with sourcing teams as required).Escalate supplier issues or disputes to the appropriate supplier account manager

Stakeholder management

Coordinate for on time PO approvalsCollaborate with Warehousing personnel's to enable on time Goods Receipts as necessaryProcess PO confirmations and fixing the overdue receiptsCollaborate with vendor per pull in/push out changes and mitigate any risks associated to on time material availabilityCollaborate with Accounts Payable and Receiving to reconcile invoice and receiving issues related to PO-to-Pay cycle, escalating to appropriate authorities when necessaryIdentify and solve systemic issues regarding the Purchasing process, escalate when necessary.Participate in review meetings for high-value projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholders

Functional and Project Support

Provide stakeholder communication on the status of outstanding orders, new part requests, and new vendor requests.Develop procedures (SOPs) on related Procurement processesMaintain and continuously improve knowledge of relevant Procurement processes.Drive improvements needed in procurement process & systems to enable efficiency and effectiveness and achieve internal customer satisfactionMaintain accurate and up to date procurement recordsEnsure compliance with internal and external audit requirements throughout the procurement process

Qualifications

Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent. Certification in Supply Chain Management is preferredProficiency in supply chain management software - SAP ERP systemStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to analyse data and drive decisionsMust be able to work independently with minimal supervisionMust have Microsoft knowledge (Excel, Power Point) 

Experience -4yr to 8 years of experience in procurement pertaining to Indirect, Tools, spare parts or materials

Preferred requirements:Familiarity with semiconductor equipment, spare part assemblies & MaterialsLean or Six Sigma certification is a plusUnderstanding of fab operations

Skills:Excellent project management skills to oversee multiple projectsStrong communication, influencing and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers